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Foremast March 2022
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club EST. 1965
Photo courtesy
Photo courtesyofofCarla
Ron Morrow
Bock
AGYC Foremast March 2022
Report from the GM, Jim Repeta 360-898-2560 gm@alderbrookgolf.com
Hello Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club, The month of March will bring lots of delicious
offerings from our innovative restaurant staff:
The Head Golf Professional search is
moving along nicely, we anticipate Fat Tuesday, March 1, starts the week off with
announcing our new head golf several Mardi Gras lunch and dinner specials. Be
professional very soon. sure to come and enjoy them all.
Starting on Tuesday, March 15, the Chef will offer
Irish dinner specials all week in celebration of
January 2022 2021
Golf St. Patrick’s Day.
Rounds: Member Rounds 553 970 Wednesday, March 23 is National Chips and Dip
Daily Fee Rounds 162 284 Day and we will be offering complimentary Chips
Chad has taken advantage of the wonderful weather that and Salsa all day!
we have enjoyed and accomplished yet another week of For those craving tacos, Thursday, March 10, 24
projects. Normally we are either under water or snow and 31 will be Taco Thursday for lunch and dinner!
And finally, winner - winner chicken dinner, on
Wednesday, March 30 all those ordering Chef’s
Chicken dinner will receive a complimentary order
of banana pudding.
If you enjoy a fun round of Bingo, join us for
Lounge Bingo (must be 21 to play) on Saturday,
March 12 and Saturday, March 26 from 5-7 p.m.
The prizes may be wacky (must be present to win),
but the fun will be over the top!
this time of year and are unable to get these projects
done in advance of the peak season. See Chad’s article
in this month’s Foremast for a summary of the Green
Team efforts to enhance our beautiful golf course.
Thank you Green Team!
Sign up now for the Ball Buster Tournament, Saturday, Lounge Bingo Saturday April 9
March 26. (must be 21 to play)
Love was in the air on the weekend of February 11-12 Easter Buffet Sunday April 17
as we had a nice turn out for the Sweetheart Dinners,
Putters Club Informational Wednesday April 27
Luncheon
Spring Fair Saturday April 30,
9am - 3pm
Kentucky Derby Saturday May 7
Mother’s Day Sunday May 8
Meet the Candidates Sunday May 15, 3pm
with a special menu and background acoustic guitar Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club, where happiness greets
music provided by Richard Banuelos. you every day.
The 2022/2023 operating and capital budget is in See you in the neighborhood!
development for the fiscal year, June 1 - May 31. Jim
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
AGYC Board Meeting Summary
A copy of the complete Board minutes, along with all reports submitted at the meeting,
can be seen on the AGYC website or in the Business Office.
Your AGYC Board met on February 16, 2022 and acted on the following:
Approved the removal of one (1) spruce tree at Ratified the removal request for four (4) doug fir
751 E Country Club E. trees at 721 E Vine Maple Lane.
Approved the removal of one (1) doug fir tree at Agreed to obtain a Master Report for the AGYC
30 E Dorothy Ct. Golf Course, not to exceed $9,000 from Operations.
Upcoming: Board Meeting – March 30 at 6 p.m. at Clubhouse and via Zoom.
January 2022 Financial Report
Operations Income: Actual: $ 203,367 Budget: $ 207,745
Operations Expenses: Actual: $ 187,506 Budget: $ 188,231
Operations Net Income: Actual: $ 15,861 Budget: $ 19,514 Foremast Team
Less Loan Expense Income: ($ 6,166) Jack Bradbury, Linda Cordero,
Adjusted Operation Income: $ 9,695 Becky Flannigan, Julie Hinman,
Reserve Income: Actual: $ 28,550 Budget: $ 28,100 Patty Murphy, Terri Webby
Reserve Expenses: Actual: $ 1750 Budget: $ 0
Reserve Net Income: Actual: $ 26,800 Budget: $ 28,100 Jack Bradbury, Advertising
Account Balances Submission DEADLINE:
Operating Funds: $ 393,632 22nd of each month
Contingency Funds: $ 35,906 to foremaststaff@outlook.com
Debt Service Account Funds: $ 7,281
If you would like
CH Assessment Reserve: $ 12,623
• to place an ad in the Foremast
Reserve Funds: $ 434,238
• to include an event in the monthly
Parcel Summary calendar
AGYC Lots for Sale: 1 * includes 90 days • or have other questions
AGYC Common Area Lots: 27
past due on HOA email foremaststaff@outlook.com.
Dues or Roads &
Private lots in good standing: 560 Drainage Assessment. Note: This newsletter contains material submitted
by third parties. Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club
Private lots delinquent: 12 * cannot be held responsible for any illegality arising
Alderbrook Properties, LLC lots 116 ** 1 lot combination from error, omission or inaccuracy in such
Total: 716 ** special circumstance material.
Quilting Club
We have a
wonderful group
of ‘quilters’ in
Alderbrook who
are sharing their
designs and
projects with each
other. All are
welcome.
Teresa Araujo, Lisa Fluke, Penny Shelton, Glenda Stone, Contact is
Kelly Holtz, Kathy Ives, Carol Norbeck, Karen Dawson Kelly Holtz
916-212-1444
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Update on Board of Directors Nominations By Eileen Baumgardner, Chair of Nomination Committee
signed by 5 % of the total AGYC voting membership.
As a candidate you would need to submit a personal
biography, outlining your relevant experience and why
you are interested in running for the Board, to the
committee no later than April 20. These candidate bios
will be sent out to eligible voting members along with
the ballot. There will also be a “Meet the Candidates”
forum on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m.
The Nomination Committee is continuing to recruit
AGYC members in good standing that are looking
for a way to serve the Alderbrook community as a
member of the AGYC Board of Directors.
This year we have two open positions and each position
is for a three year period. We are looking for
community members that can commit the time to fully
participate in Board meetings and preparations as well The successful candidates will be announced at the
as be willing to listen to community members and be AGYC Annual Meeting on June 5.
informed about the issues we face and our financial
well-being. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact any member of the Nomination Committee:
If you are considering running for the Board, notify the * Eileen Baumgardner * Sharon Ferguson
committee no later than March 22, which is the last day * Gary Fields * Rhonda Westover
for nominations. However, if you decide after that date
that you would like to run for a position on the Board,
you can petition the committee no later than Thank you for considering serving
the AGYC community!
Wednesday, April 20. The petition would need to be
Sweetheart Dinner February 11 and 12
Brian Davis & Tyger & Todd Penson win the
Julie Hinman Valentine Basket as they celebrate their
62nd anniversary with son/daughter-in-law
Paul & Sandy Stoffel Doug Peterson & Brenda Satrum.
Pat & Ed Johnson
celebrating 67 years.
Sandra & Doug Galloway James Pike &
Wayne & Leona Klein Jessica Lee
Cathy & Graham Dornan
Jill & Pete Skogstad
Tim & Margo Miller with son Evan
Continued on next page
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Continued from previous page Sweetheart Dinner
Lisa & Dan Fluke Pat & Loren Stobie
Cochrans
Lynn & Dan Wesley,
Rob & Emilie McCurley
Diann & Fred Pape Tom & Karen Williams
Alice & Paul
Johansson
Susan Donaghy & Jim Moore
Tim Micek, Dan & Kathy Nicholsen
Carol & Margaret
Norbeck
Richard & Kathy Ives
Kevin & Collette
Oakley Elyse & Neal Bailey
Bill & Kelly Holtz
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
AGYC Water Committee By Paul Strapac, Chair strapac@hcc.net
Today’s Water Environment around the fact that most water systems in use today
Last October the AGYC Board were built for communities that look different than the
formed a Water Committee to ones they now support. Population and demographic
study our community’s water shifts, modern water quality threats, aging
system and determine whether infrastructure and related challenges are bearing down
various national and local on water systems. Providing reliable, affordable and
decisions/initiatives will high quality water service is a difficult business.
impact our community in a Consider the following facts:
positive or negative manner. It
was decided the review would Water infrastructure is aging and failing. The American
focus on three key areas Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2019 gave our
concerning our water system: Supply, Cost and Quality state’s drinking water system a “C-“ rating. The report
of our water. We have also been tasked with stated there is a “clear divide between well-funded
developing a conservation program for the golf course large-to-medium sized water systems (they exceed
irrigation system. Currently, we are in the initial phase 1,000 water connections) versus the small-to-very-
of developing relevant information which includes small water system.” It states “smaller systems are
discussing various issues with key stakeholders (e.g. having difficulty satisfying all regulatory requirements
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and on a consistent basis.” Numerous other studies have
PUD 1). We have not established a time table for the reached the same conclusion. A small-to-very-small
review, but we will be providing the Board and our water system has fewer than 1,000 water connections.
community members informational updates as we The Alderbrook water system as of February, 2022 has
progress. 504 water connections while the Union Regional Water
System will exceed 1,000 water connections.
The following is our initial informational update. We
will be providing two additional updates; April’s topic Significant Funding is needed. It is estimated our
will be the Water Use Efficiency Program while May’s state’s drinking water systems will need approximately
will address the water rate structure. These updates are $11.73 billion over the next 20 years to keep up with
not our opinions, they are strictly limited to factual data the growing demand and aging transmission,
taken from public sources. Our objective for providing distribution, treatment, storage, source and other related
the information is to inform our members about the infrastructure. 81.2% of Alderbrook’s water main
water system and to foster dialogue. The final report distribution system (i.e. 43,142 ft.) is 60 years old
will address our opinions and if warranted, include which means it has reached its expected useful life.
recommendations for Board consideration. Due to the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and
Job’s Act our state over the next five years will receive
You will notice links are provided at the end of the $882,000,000 to repair/replace portions of our drinking
article which provide additional details on the water system.
inner workings of our state’s water system.
Please take the opportunity to toggle on the links. Affordability is a growing concern. Water rates and
Do not hesitate to forward any questions to fees are already rising and outpacing the Consumer
strapac@hcc.net. Questions are always welcome Price Index. New investments will contribute to the
and will be answered. growing concerns about water service affordability.
The Consolidation Plan contains a ten year capital
Water Consolidation improvement plan in the amount of $8,850,100 and a
Over the past several years PUD 1, our supplier and 20 year capital improvement plan of $1,325,250.
owner of the Alderbrook Water Company since 2001
has been developing a Consolidation Plan for six local
water systems in the Union area. These include
Highland Park, Union, Vuecrest, Union Ridge, Hood
Canal and Alderbrook. The plan was approved in
November, 2020 by the Washington State DOH. It will
eventually be known as the Union Regional Water
System. The driving forces for consolidation center Continued on next page
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Continued from previous page
Our state’s water systems are divided into two groups, The ASCE 2019 report contained the following
A and B. summary:
➢ Group A provides service to more than 15 water “Consolidation is an important tool for communities to
connections or more than 25 people/day for at least consider, but it is not the right option in all cases. Water
60 days/year. The state’s DOH regulates Group A utilities and key stakeholders must assess their options
systems. The Alderbrook water system is classified carefully. Many positive financial and economic
as a Group A system. outcomes can accrue from utility consolidation, but
➢ Group B systems provide service to fewer than 15 communities must also consider and prepare for all the
water connections and fewer than 25 people/day. related challenges. Communities that have successfully
Washington’s Office of Drinking Water and local consolidated utilities have several common
health jurisdictions regulate Group B systems. characteristics: understanding the financial impacts,
Currently PUD 1 owns 72 water systems in Mason patience, long range planning, external incentives, and
County, 42 Group A and 30 Group B. leadership.”
One critical factor for implementing consolidations are Useful links:
the financial benefits. The benefits include: https://www.doh.wa.gov When the site appears enter
➢ economies of scale “safe drinking water” in the search block. Numerous
➢ increased access to capital at a lower cost topics will appear.
➢ lower or equal customer rates for a specified level https://ecology.wa.gov When the site appears enter
of service “safe drinking water” in the search block. Next toggle
➢ revenue stability on “Water & Shorelines” for numerous topics.
➢ reduced exposure to regulatory penalties https://mason-pud1.org Highly recommend you review
➢ improved planning and risk management this site.
➢ increased opportunities for economic development
Committee members are Ron Bock, Jim Oswald and
On the opposite side of the decision process is the need Paul Strapac.
to anticipate roadblocks along the way. Those include
up-front costs, real and perceived unequal distribution
of benefits, savings timeline, different starting points,
and unequal or conflicting incentives.
Tree Pose Wednesday Social Bridge - with emphasis on Social
to increase balance,
flexibility and strength We are playing bridge every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
• Weight on right foot
If you are new to Alderbrook, we
• Grip left ankle, draw up
would love to have you join us.
• Place sole against thigh
We recently had two neighbors fill in
• Toes pointed down
which was a lot of fun. Thank you,
• Hands on hips, or lift over
head John Hall and Jan McClure! We can
• Gaze at a fixed point always use substitutes so if you
• Inhale/exhale 30 secs would like to add your name as an
• Repeat with other leg occasional player, just let us know!
Tip courtesy of Playing strong over the winter months are Tracy Battson,
Michelle Pugh, Sharon Darling, Sharon Dufresne, Nell Martin, Patty Murphy,
joonbugyoga Nancy Stutzman and Jeanie White.
If you have any questions or would like to join us, please call
Tracy at 390-898-2940.
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Hood Canal Lions Club’s Polar Bear Plunge By Ian Roberts, 2022 Polar Bear Plunge Chair
in north Mason County. Our major
sponsors include:
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Black Star Printing
Charlie’s Vision
Green Diamond
Thank you to the many AGYC iFiberOne, KMAS Radio
members who participated in the Mason County Journal
Hood Canal Lions Club’s Polar Bear Mason County Sheriff
Plunge this past February 12, The Home Course Ian Roberts presenting certificate
especially those who braved the Hood Canal Communications to Carter Paysse.
waters of Hood Canal. A very Hoodsport Mechanical
special shout out to our Ladies Club OCCU (Our Community Credit
President, Kelli Bailey, and our Union)
Assistant Golf Pro, Grant Cation, Reid Realty Thank you to both Fire Departments,
representing the Men’s Club. Shelton Cinema District 1 (Chief Michael Saxton)
Sierra Pacific Industries and District 6 (Chief Clint Volk) and
Skokomish Tourism (Lucky their teams for standing by in the
Dog) event of any medical emergencies.
So Clean & Green Fortunately, there were none and all
Tacoma Power simply enjoyed the event as well.
Union Fire Department No. 6
Thank you for your generous
contributions to this worthwhile
event!
Many of our local businesses
provided over $4,000 in prizes for
our raffle. With the past financial Ryan Spurling (Sheriff’s Office Chief of
Grant and Kelli plunging Patrol Operations), Michael Sexton
for AGYC dollars!
challenges many of them have faced,
we say a special thank you to them (Fire Chief), Casey Salisbury (Mason
for their support. County Sheriff) & Jeff Slakey (iFiberOne
The Ladies, again, outperformed the Radio Station Mgr and the event DJ -
Carter Paysse, a teenager from thank you Jeff!) take the plunge.
Men’s Club by raising just under
Shelton, raised over $1,000 on his
$1,600 vs the Men’s $1,100. This Finally, I would like to thank all
own. Carter has adopted this cause
competition will be recognized, the Hood Canal Lions Club members
for a number of years and again
trophy updated and then displayed in who volunteer time to this event and
makes one of the top contributions
the AGYC clubhouse foyer. the many other causes supported by
for this event. We wish Carter the
This year’s event raised over $7,000 best and see nothing but success in the local Lions.
for the Mason County Emergency all Carter’s future endeavors. We Serve.
Services including the Mason
County Sheriff’s Office Chaplin’s
Fund, K9 Unit and Marine Patrol, as
well as the Mason County Volunteer
Fire Departments - District 6
(Union) and District 1 (Hoodsport/
Lake Cushman).
These donations were by the many
companies and businesses who are Nikki Grubbs and the Hood Canal School
turned out with the largest group to plunge.
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Building and Architectural Committee By Rhonda Westover, Chair
Summary of B&A regular monthly 851 Vine Maple Ln - rear concrete deck extension
meeting held on Monday, February 14. w/4’ rear variance, approved
Minutes from previous meeting are NHN Virginia Ct - new home with Class A roof
approved and available on AGYC rating, approved
website. Addendum items:
1670 Manzanita - amended site plan to add side
fence, approved
New Projects: 280 Vine Maple Ln - vegetative screening/laurel on
20 Paint Brush Ln - 2/2/2002 remove 4 trees prior roadside, approved
to County permit issuance - permit fee paid New Business - Discussions:
12/2/2021, approved Drainage/culverts - B&A projects require 12” culvert,
220 Blackberry Ln - fence- black chain link, 6’ unless insufficient elevation, as determined by R&D
high, set back from side and rear property lines to Committee after on-site visit; concrete prohibited over
avoid drainage/utility easements, approved HOA ROW - from property line to roadbed, only
41 Country Club Dr W - exterior paint/2 shades of asphalt and gravel.
blue, white, approved
20 Dogwood Ln/AP - Hoodsport model, new home Old Business:
w/5’ front setback variance, approved Preliminary layout for RV storage area; starting to
271 Hemlock Ln/AP - Holly model, new home check costs, zoning; need engineered site plan to
w/5’ front and driveway variance, approved proceed.
101 Hemlock Ln - 8’x14’ shed - additional General Member comments/information:
information required: conditional approval Grote: Update on new Blueberry Hill construction
251 Jack Pine Ln - cedar deck with lattice and 1’
Next meeting: March 14 at 3 p.m.
rear variance, 4’ wide front deck, 4’ wide concrete
Application for March agenda due to Business Office
sidewalk to driveway, sprinkler system, grass, 4’ tall
no later than March 7.
cedar fence (for dog area) on left side of house from
front house corner to rear property line and across B&A Committee meets in person at Alderbrook
back and meet with rear deck, approved Clubhouse Boardroom. Attendance via Zoom is also
241 Laurel Park - 3’ split rail fence along both available. The link for Zoom and draft agenda are sent
sides of driveway, approved by HOA eblast the week before the meeting.
1370 Manzanita/AP - Hoodsport model, new
home, approved If you have comments or questions about new or
1520 Manzanita - landscape berm, drainage - pending projects at Alderbrook, please contact
additional information requested: conditional Committee Chair at RhondaAtAlderbrook@gmail.com,
approval any Committee member or Becky in the Alderbrook
33 Michelle Ct/AP - Twanoh model, new home Business Office.
w/5’ front variance, approved
40 Michelle Ct/AP - Hadlock model, new home, NHN = no house number
approved NTE = not to exceed
50 Michelle Ct/AP - Holly model, new home, ROW = right of way
approved
191 Michelle Dr - 8’x12’ shed, approved
41 Susan Ct - 12’x8’ shed, 5’ from side and rear
property lines, approved
21 Vine Maple Ct/AP - Hoodsport model, new
home, approved
430 Vine Maple Ln - revised driveway plan,
concrete to property line, then asphalt; change pad
and shed dimensions to 10’x14’, approved
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AGYC Foremast March 2022
Calling all vendors ...
AGYC SPRING FAIR
Saturday, April 30
9am - 3pm We want to give AGYC
artisans and craftsman
first choice on securing a booth.
Think
Spring! We have a limited number of
spaces both inside and outside of the clubhouse.
Secure your 6’ space for $25.00. Bring your own
table. Power available for inside booths only.
Clear off that The event is the weekend
workbench and before Mother’s Day, a great
put those great opportunity for many gifts for mom,
ideas into action. the home, the pets, the garden
or the yard.
Pick up your application
on the small table inside
the AGYC office or see Call, text or email:
Linda Harris or Marcia Hawkins. Linda Harris 907-321-0570, lindah@hcc.net
Marcia Hawkins 253-686-6571, flowerlady03@hcc.net
Lady Flannigan’s
Hole-In-One!
We played at Sun City North
Golf Course in AZ with
Andy & Lauri Peterson.
On the 14th hole, par 3,
130 yds with my 5 hybrid I hit
it pretty high but it was so far
we didn’t see it go in.
I couldn’t find my orange ball
on the green, then looked in
the cup and there it was! What
a surprise! I think all of
Sun City heard that I got a
hole-in-one!
Becky Flannigan
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AGYC INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM DASHBOARD FEB-2022
Prepared by Ken Goldblatt 1,595 hours thru 2/10/22 As of 2/11/22
TRACKING ELEMENT AMOUNT AS OF DATE FORECAST % COMPL
*(1)
R+D Special Assessment Funds Received $1.95M 1/31/22 $2.58M 76%
Board-Approved GR Fund Use-To-Date $1.37M 1/31/22 $1.93M 71%
GR Fund Transfers to SA Account-To-Date $807K 9/17/21
General Reserve Direct Expenses-To-Date $189K 1/31/22
Total R+D Expenses-To-Date (SA + GR) $2.38M 1/31/22 $4.49M*(2) 53%
*(2)
Total R+D Commitments $2.99M 1/31/22 $4.49M 67%
Pending Approvals/Awards $144K 1/31/22
Total Program Time (months) 32 1/31/22 84 38%
*(1): R+D Special Assessment Funds Total Forecast increased by $22K due to reimbursement for sale of corner lot 42 on Eastwood Lane.
*(2): Total R+D Forecast will be updated after Pro-Forma revisit meeting early 2022.
LOCATION SCOPE SCHEDULE
ZEPHYRS’ (storm drainage contractor) (Dates are preliminary)
E Ginny Court cul-de-sac New catch basin & drainage April ‘22
Corner of Blackberry Lane/Court New catch basin & storm drain April ‘22
Grp 2 Rds (Susan/Ginny/Bberry) Root block in shoulder areas April ‘22
E Nancy Drive Culvert & ditch reshaping May ‘22
Grp 3 Rds (Michelle/Nancy) Root block in shoulder areas May ‘22 (currently bidding)
E Michelle Court Culvert & ditch reshaping May ‘22 (currently bidding)
E Michelle Drive Replace existing 12” culvert May ‘22 (currently bidding)
E Vine Maple (Michelle to 13) New catch basins & SD repair TBD 2022 (currently bidding)
E Huckleberry Court SD improvement TBD 2022 (currently bidding)
13 Fairway (east end near green) New CB & SD replacement Sep ’22 (currently bidding)
JIMINI CONSTRUCTION (paving contractor)
Grp 2 Rds (Susan/Ginny/Bberry) Paving improvements May ‘22
Grp 3 Rds (Michelle/Nancy) Paving improvements May/June ‘22
Grp 4.1 Rds (Rhodo/Hberry) Paving improvements Sep ’22 (Finalizing Engr Est)
Spinnaker & Leeward Paving improvements Spring ’23 (Beginning design)
Grp 4.2 Rds (Hemlock/BB Hill) Paving improvements Spring ’23 (Finalizing Engr Est)
PROGRESS DURING REPORT PERIOD (1/19 – 2/11/22) NEXT STEPS
Group 4 roads – finalize design Zephyrs CO#10 – misc. drainage (bid/award)
E Vine Maple SD Repair – HOA Board approval Transfer pre-approved funds from GR to SA
E Huckleberry Drainage – HOA Board approval Firm up storm drain schedule (April/May)
E Michelle Court Culvert – HOA Board approval Organize weekday flagger teams
Utility Locates for misc. drainage scope Modified Grp 4 Roads – Engr Est/Hard Bid
Update R+D Projected Cost-at-Completion Plan for ESA Add#14 (Grp 5 & 6 Roads)
Prepare detailed Board Mtg Approval Requests Update Special Assessment Pro-Forma
Update Foremast/Website Monitor Cash Flow for long range planning
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Skippers & Mates Tournament
The Golf Committee is bringing back the Original AGYC members pose during
Skippers & Mates Tournament this year! Skippers & Mates Tournament:
Unknown, Unknown, Phyllis & Don Edy
Save the date: June 27.
Skippers & Mates was a major couples
golf tournament organized by the AGYC
community (by a committee) for many
years. It was one of AGYC’s premier
tournaments and has been resurrected
periodically throughout the years by the
Golf Committee.
More information to follow as the
committee wraps up the final details.
• Golf Committee Chair: Mark Maxfield
• Tournament Chair: Ladd Dooley
• Tournament Committee Members:
Dan Nicholsen, Jim Kincaid, Sandy Dunsire
Golf Committee: Lorene Hipp, Lynda Schwindt, Mark Maxfield,
Jim Winchell, Dan Nicholsen, Jim Repeta, Grant Cation
(Additional members: Ladd Dooley, Sandy Dunsire,
Jim Kincaid, Jan Weatherly)
The Golf Committee is looking into new and exciting Our community has so much to offer
ways to get you (new golfers) out on the fairway! and we want to take this opportunity
For women, we have the Lady Putters Club. Super fun to show you a part of it.
and no experience necessary!
Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime,
The Ladies Club and Men’s Club have great folks ready please reach out to Lorene Hipp, Lynda Schwindt
and willing to mentor new golfers and take them out for or Jan Weatherly for any questions you may have.
their first round.
Discounted group lessons for both men and women will We look forward to meeting you ... and golfing too!
be offered to new golfers.
Lorene - lorenehipp@comcast.net
We plan to have fireside chats, golf clinics, game nights Lynda - jlnboys123@gmail.com
(golf trivia, golf bingo), informal gatherings ... any Jan - jan.weatherly@aol.com
excuse to get together and meet the new neighbors!
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From the Assistant Golf Professional, Grant Cation assistantpro@alderbrookgolf.com
The golf season is finally upon us! A tradition unlike any other, come out and join us in the
2022 edition of our annual event - The Ball Buster.
Starting March 1, all players can Tough tees and difficult pin placements create a fun and
post their scores to GHIN. If you challenging test for all levels of golfers. This is open to
have not paid your GHIN fee yet, both Ladies and Men.
come see us in the Golf Shop and
we’ll get you back to active. I’m Date: Saturday, March 26
really excited to see what this year Tee Times: before 12 noon - Secure your tee time in
will bring all of us. Hopefully the Golf Shop when you sign your team up!
everyone has some golf goals in mind for the season, Format: 4-Person Scramble
whether it’s dropping your handicap down a couple Entry Fee: $20 Per Player (Guest Fees not included)
strokes or the determination to stop three putting. No Flights: Based on Number of Entries
matter the case, don’t hesitate to ask me for any advice Must have a GHIN handicap to compete for Net
or lessons. Nothing brings me more joy than helping Prizes (no exceptions)! Please put your GHIN
players with their game. number on the signup sheet next to your name if you
do not keep your GHIN handicap at AGYC.
With winter ending, Snow King competition is officially
over, results will be posted on the Men’s Club Board. Hope to see everyone on the course!
Snow Queen is still going and is extended till the end of
March. Handicaps will be adjusted back to Gold Tees “Golf can best be defined as an endless series of
once our normal set of tee markers are back on the tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.”
course. Take advantage of any good days and let’s hope
Bobby Jones
we get some good weather to end the competition.
Driveways at Alderbrook - thinking about improvements? By Rhonda Westover, B&A Chair
Thinking about improving or upgrading your driveway? Application A simple 2-page application is available
Getting rid of gravel, enlarging that parking pad or on the AGYC website, available from the Business
adding some space for a vehicle, boat or RV? Office, or any B&A committee member. For a
driveway project, submit the 2-page application plus a
“site plan,” showing the current improvements on your
lot and driveway configuration. List the proposed
changes or improvements, including location of your
B&A Approval The first and most important step: property corners, length and width dimensions and
Driveway work requires Building & Architectural materials to be used. Please note, only asphalt or gravel
Committee (B&A) approval prior to construction. For is acceptable over HOA right-of-way (ROW), the land
reference, see Alderbrook Construction Guidelines: owned by the HOA and located between your front
property line and the edge of the road bed.
Article IV.5
f. Right-of-way access and driveway construction. Roads & Drainage 3.0 With Roads & Drainage project
… Applications for new driveway construction and 3.0 ramping up for 2022, there
improvements must be submitted to the B&A Committee for is an opportunity to schedule
review and approval. Modifications to driveways across services from Jimini Paving, a
right-of-ways must also have Roads & Drainage Committee Shelton family-owned
approval. (Emphasis added.) business, and our road
Article XII.1 contractor, who will soon
1. An AGYC permit is required for any home improvement have road and paving
that alters the footprint of the structure, repainting main equipment staged in our
body exterior (colors must be muted or earth-toned), community. Call Jim Oakes at
landscape project that involves excavation of dirt, building 360-426-9918 or email
any structure, constructing any wall or fence, altering jiminipaving.com for an
driveways, or creating any entry or pathway to a home. appointment.
(Emphasis added.)
13AGYC Foremast March 2022
From the Green Superintendent, Chad Johnson greensuper@alderbrookgolf.com
The Pacific Northwest is often called Blessed with the best January/February weather in
the “Pacific Northwet” for a reason. Indecades, we have been able to finally get on this much
this part of the country it can seem needed "collar dam" removal project. Normally these
like the rain never ends. While this months are under snow or water or both. From the time
spring has had its share of wet mid-October rolls around and up until the following
weather, it has been interesting to Spring, the focus is to get as much done in preparation
observe common patterns of weak or dead turf in the for the peak playing season of April-September. Here is
fronts or sides of greens where surface water a list of the amazing projects my team has accomplished
accumulates. The culprit? Collar dams. on the course in the last 45 days:
#3 Green - right side
rehabilitation for proper #12 Green - collar dam
drainage and turf vitality removal, drain boxes
#4 Green - collar dam raised, sprinkler heads
removal raised, right side of green
raised to eliminate hard to
Collar dams are a frequent problem at many golf #6 Green - collar dam mow areas
facilities and it has many superintendents fighting removal and drainage
back to remove this issue with basic programs that installation #13 Green - collar dam
fall into two categories: removal
#7 Green - multiple collar
The “Hole and Roll” Approach dams removed #14 Green - collar dam
Success has been achieved with the use of solid or removal
#8 Green - collar dam
hollow tines on the raised area approximately two to #17 Green - multiple
removal
three feet next to the green. The aerated area has no collar dams removed
sand applied, is irrigated heavily and then rolled in #9 Green - collar dam
the same manner outlined in A Simple Method for removal
Smoothing Tees. While this will not remove major
collar dams, it will start the process of allowing
water to move away from areas that are showing
signs of weak turf due to the lack of surface flow.
The “Now You See It, Now You Don’t”
Approach
There is no question that when collar dams become
extreme a more aggressive approach is needed to
minimize the problem. The best way to address a
problem that is this pronounced is with a sod cutter.
Once the sod is removed, excess soil or sand buildup
can then be removed to re-establish positive surface
drainage. This is followed by replacement of the sod.
When completed in this manner, weak turf suffering
from collar dams is eliminated and playing
conditions improved.
- Larry Gilhuly USGA Turf Agronomist
14AGYC Foremast March 2022
Men’s Club News By Mark Maxfield, Secretary mensclub@alderbrookgolf.com
continued from page 4
Mike Johnston, President | Denny Flannigan, Captain | Mark Maxfield, Secretary | Tim Micek, Treasurer | Dan Nicholsen, Handicap Chair
We will be voting on a new proposal golfers out on the course, help them
to pay $7 on Wednesday and Friday, with rules and regulations and show
which would include five KPs for them the proper etiquette of golf.
two divisions, provide hole-in-one
insurance and increase payouts for Some highlights scheduled for the
winners. We are hoping for a good upcoming season include:
turnout so that we can explain this Four Home & Home events.
Board: Mike, Dan, Denny, Mark, Tim plan and field questions before the Dates/opponents are still being
The month of February was very vote. We will also review some worked on.
kind to us. Yes, it was cold but it other changes that do not need Two Men Best Ball Tournament
was dry, which allowed many of us approval but we think are is being reinstated. Scheduled for
to layer up and hit the links. It sure improvements to our golfing June/July.
was nice seeing many smiling faces experience at Alderbrook. Club Championships in July and
we haven’t seen for a few months. August.
Let’s hope mother nature continues The Golf
Committee is Captain Cup will be a two day
to show her grace as the official golf Eclectic Tournament on
season is slated to open for our in the process of
bringing back the September 24 and October 1.
Men’s Club on Friday, April 1. 4 Club Challenge will be
popular Skippers
The Snow King is nearing its & Mates scheduled.
completion for this year and the Tournament this The Brook Cup will be held over
winners will be reported next month. year. It is tentatively set for Monday, two days this year, Oct. 14-15.
June 27. It is time to get your partner Pizza Shoot, Men vs Women
On March 1 we will all begin lined up and wait for the tournament with annual dessert auction,
posting scores to the USGA GHIN brochure to be developed and shared. Field Day and Turkey Shoot/
system. If you have not paid your Awards Luncheon.
Men’s Club fee of $58, which The Golf Committee is also going to
includes your GHIN fee, you have be reaching out to all of our new The 2022 Golf Season is lining up to
been dropped from the system. No residents who would like to begin be the best ever!
problem, but you will need to talk golfing and will be offering lessons,
with Grant Cation to get re-instated. free mentoring and social gatherings.
Our first Men’s Club meeting will be We will be looking for men and
Wednesday, April 13 at 9:15 a.m. women mentors to take our new
Recent Results:
December 22 Points Flight 1 Dan Stainbrook 38
Wally Good
January 20 Medal Play Flight 1 Dan Nicholsen -1
Congratulations to Doug Galloway on his
January 27 Medal Play Flight 1 Paul Campbell -9 hole-in-one on hole #6 on February 13!
February 2 Points Flight 1 Louis Dooley 36
February 9 Medal Play Flight 1 Mark Maxfield -2
Jeff Roberge
Flight 2 Paul Campbell -2
Terrance Cook
Richard Ives
February 16 Points Flight 1 Dan Nicholsen 36
Tom Anderson
Flight 2 Louis Dooley 38
15AGYC Foremast March 2022
Ladies Club News By Terri Stamper, Assistant Captain ladiesclub@alderbrookgolf.com
Kelli Bailey-Capt | Terri Stamper-Asst. Capt | Char Edwards-Sec | Eileen Baumgardner-Treas | Penny Shelton-Handicap | Jan Weatherly-Past Capt
Snow Queen tournament is extended of which AGYC is a member club,
to the end of March. Hopefully was started in 1933. At the time
everyone can get their four rounds in there were 13 clubs throughout the
with the improved state. The WSWPLA tournament
weather we are having. schedule for 2022 will be posted in
Congratulations to the ladies lounge and in the Ladies
Char, Eileen, Kelli, Terri, Penny, Jan current frontrunners Club handbook. Sign-up sheets for
Congratulations to the Alderbrook Carla Morrow and each tournament will be posted in
Ladies Club that collected almost Judy Hartford. the ladies lounge and payment for
$1,600 for the Hood Canal Lions each monthly tournament is three to
Club and once again soundly Opening day is but a few weeks four weeks in advance. Our points of
defeated the Men’s Club in donation away on April 12; mark your contact are Jean Fields and Rhonda
amounts. Hats off to Kelli Bailey for calendars. We will have a shotgun Westover. The first tournament is
representing the Ladies at the Polar start nine hole scramble, lunch, and scheduled for Saturday, April 9 at
Plunge. According to Kelli it was not the first 2022 membership meeting. Avalon Golf Links in Burlington,
We hope to see returning members, and is a 2 Lady Best Ball.
new members and folks interested in
being a member of the AGYC Tacoma Likewise, the AGYC
Ladies Club in attendance. We still Women’s Ladies Club is also a
have sign-up sheets for committee Golf member club of Tacoma
Our fearless tournament volunteers in the Ladies Association Women’s Golf
leader, lounge - hopefully folks are finding Association (TWGA) which can
Kelli Bailey, some free time so they can volunteer trace its roots back to 1928.
was decked to help on one of our many fun According to Penny Warren, our
out for the tournaments. It truly does take a point of contact for the TWGA, the
plunge! village to put on as many successful cost for AGYC Ladies Club
tournaments as the AGYC Ladies members is $10 per year. The
Club does! TWGA first tournament will be held
at Capitol City in Olympia on
You may be interested in other Monday, May 2.
organization golf tournaments that
some members include during their Both organizations use the USGA
golf season. Rules of Golf and handicap system.
The Washington Any members interested in playing
State Women’s in any of these other
nearly as daunting as she expected.
Public Links organizational
I think she is just buttering me up for
Association tournaments, please
next year’s Polar Plunge!
(WSWPLA) feel free to contact
Jean, Rhonda or Penny.
Upcoming Lady Putters Club Season By Tracy Battson
As spring approaches, it is time to find your putter and get ready for another fun season of “golfing”
on the putting greens! We will be starting on the first Monday in May and will keep you up to date
over the next couple months with articles in the April and May Foremast.
Fran Hammack has left a big hole to fill in our group, so it is taking five of us to take up the charge. Our team is
being lead by Paula Gallagher, along with Teri McClean, Pat Stobie, Marcia Hawkins and myself, Tracy Battson.
Note that this season will only be for Alderbrook residents; however you may still bring a guest.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in May!
16AGYC Foremast March 2022
Spotlight on the Yacht Club By Ken Goldblatt and Teri McClean
As we patiently await favorable sailing A volunteer will start as Rear Commodore the first year,
conditions and remain dockside for the then Vice Commodore the second year and finally
near-term, we saw this as a good Commodore will end their three-year commitment.
opportunity to present a historical
look at the Alderbrook Yacht Club.
The Alderbrook Yacht Club
a Brief Intro, History & Purpose
Following the establishment of Alderbrook Golf &
Yacht Club in 1965 and the steady growth that took
hold through the early 70’s, it became clear that a
community was forming. Thus in 1974 the Alderbrook
Yacht Club was created as a social group with its sole
purpose to create an inviting setting that encouraged the
Bocce Ball host Carol Norbeck
formation of new friendships. & past Commodore Bill Holtz
The Yacht Club consists of family, friends and the Other key members of the Yacht Club crew include:
general community of Alderbrook. It meets Event Coordinator | Secretary/Treasurer
approximately eight times a year, April through Raffle Coordinator | Callers | Bocce Ball Host
November. It’s a fun get together, with a theme-based
potluck, raffles and Bocce Ball. Lots of food and Everyone is welcome to join! It’s a lot of fun and
friendship are the centerpieces of each event. excellent food!
Indoor event
buffet tableAGYC Foremast March 2022
Don’t let our Dog Park become continued
My friend who is a pro at Sun City, AZ wasfrom page 4
on her
a Poop Park! By Lorene Hipp way to work and a person who was backing their
car out of the driveway hit her. She’s doing well, but it
could have been much, much worse.
As pet owners we have a certain responsibility to
watch our pets and clean up after them when
playing in our awesome dog park. There is
nothing worse than stepping in poo or tossing a
toy to your pup that lands in a pile!! Ugh!
Just a reminder to be aware of golf carts while driving.
The tools are there for our convenience, please be Submitted by Denny Flannigan
a super scooper for our community park. Photo courtesy of Bruce Vincent
New AGYC Members
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Mailing: 6815 Rosedale Street NW
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Mailing: PO Box 545 Member
Gig Harbor WA 98335 Directory
Updates
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Mailing: 535 Fremont Walk SE frontdesk@alderbrookgolf.com
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MARCH 2022
(Unless otherwise noted, all locations are in the Clubhouse)
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
FAT TUESDAY - Restaurant Pickleball 10-11am Wickiup Table Tennis Dominoes OCS
Golf Shop 9-11am Annex 2-5pm (Organic
Mardi Gras Specials Bridge 10am-4pm Annex
8am - 4pm Hand ‘n Foot 10am Collection
Table Tennis 9-11am Annex Mahjong 2-5pm Site)
Starting Hand ‘n Foot 10am Duplicate Bridge 10am-noon
1pm Annex
March 13 Texas Hold’em $5 2:30pm Annex Pickleball
8am - 5pm 10-11am
Strategic Plan Mtg 4pm Wickiup
Poker $5 7-9:30pm Annex
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Book Club Table Tennis 9-11am Annex Welcoming Comm Mtg 10am Taco Thursday Dominoes Environment
9am (all Hand ‘n Foot 10am Pickleball 10-11am Wickiup Table Tennis 2-5pm Comm Mtg
welcome) 9-11am Annex 9am
Texas Hold’em $5 2:30pm Annex Bridge 10am-4pm Annex
Mahjong Hand ‘n Foot 10am Pickleball
1-4:30pm Golf Comm Mtg 2pm Mahjong 2-5pm 10-11am
Poker $5 7-9:30pm Annex Duplicate Bridge Wickiup
1pm Annex
Lounge
House & Fac Mtg 3pm Bingo 5-7pm
Wickiup
Yacht Club Crew Mtg 3pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Mahjong Table Tennis 9-11am Annex Pickleball 10-11am Wickiup ST. PATRICK’S DAY Dominoes Pickleball
1-4:30pm Hand ‘n Foot 10am Bridge 10am-2:30pm Annex Table Tennis 2-5pm 10-11am
B&A Mtg 9-11am Annex Wickiup
Green Comm Mtg 2pm Mahjong 2-5pm
3pm Hand ‘n Foot 10am
Texas Hold’em $5 2:30pm Annex Alderbrook Dems 3pm Annex
Hood Canal Lions 5:30pm Duplicate Bridge
1pm Annex
Poker $5 7-9:30pm Annex
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Mahjong Deadline for AGYC NATIONAL CHIPS/DIP DAY Taco Thursday Dominoes Pickleball
1-4:30pm Board Nominations Restaurant - all day Table Tennis 2-5pm 10-11am
Table Tennis 9-11am Annex complimentary chips & salsa Wickiup
No Yacht 9-11am Annex
Club event Hand ‘n Foot 10am Pickleball 10-11am Wickiup Hand ‘n Foot 10am Lounge
Bridge 10am-4pm Annex Bingo 5-7pm
Texas Hold’em $5 2:30pm Annex Duplicate Bridge
Poker $5 7-9:30pm Annex Mahjong 2-5pm 1pm Annex
27 28 29 30 31
Mahjong Table Tennis 9-11am Annex Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Taco Thursday
1-4:30pm - Complimentary banana Annex
Hand ‘n Foot 10am Table Tennis
pudding with chicken dinner 9-11am Annex 8am - 4pm
Texas Hold’em $5 2:30pm Annex
Pickleball 10-11am Wickiup
Poker $5 7-9:30pm Annex Hand ‘n Foot 10am Starting
Bridge 10am-4pm Annex Duplicate Bridge March 13
Mahjong 2-5pm 1pm Annex
8am - 5pm
Board Mtg 6pm
Clubhouse and Zoom
Restaurant and Lounge Hours
Monday: Sandwiches/Beverages from Golf Shop
Tuesday: 11am – 6pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 11am – 7pm
Sasquatch in Friday: 11am – 7pm
February Issue
Saturday: 11am – 7pm
is on the cover
Sunday: 11am – 4pm (Walkup Bar Service, ‘Grab & Go’
Have you found the Sasquatch in this issue? Sandwiches, Chef Salads, Snacks in Lounge)
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